Seahawks' WR Group: Kupp's Future, Smith-Njigba's Rise

0:00On March 18th, the Seattle Seahawks are building one of the top wide receiver groups in football for next season, featuring Jackson, Smith, and Jigba, Rashid, Shaheed, and veteran Cooper Cup. Smith and Jigba, top the league and receiving yards last year, and figures to be the main target for quarterback Sam Darnold, with Cup working the slot. And Shaheed stretching the field outside. Cup turns 33 this off season, and his contract has an option for the team to cut him next spring, which would free up Capspace. He's set to earn nearly $13 million next year, while Shaheed pulls in 17 million, and Smith and Jigba's big extension is Onda, Haragon. Fans and analysts are buzzing about Cup's role after a downstretched last season, where he managed just 47 catches for 500. 93 yards and two scores following Shaheed's arrival. Still, his leadership helped push the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win against New England. Looking ahead, a release between March and June next year could save the team $14 million, but it all hinges on how Cup performs. His deal runs through 2027, so a strong year might keep him around longer.

1:10The Seahawks front office clearly built in flexibility here, balancing immediate contention with future payroll needs as their young stars rise. Made in AI.